Title:RECURRENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER, TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS
Author:Marinov, P.; Petkov, Y.Date:2025Abstract:The imbalance between pro-oxidant and antioxidant factors leads to oxidative stress, which seems to play an important role in the pathogenesis of both depression and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Because ROS is an essential mediator for the activation of pro-inflammatory signalling pathways, obesity and hyperglycaemia-induced ROS ...Library:
Title:SERUM ZINC CONCENTRATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY FROM THE BULGARIAN EXPERT CENTRE
Author:Gancheva, T.; Deliyska, R.; Ganeva, M.; Manuelyan, K.; Lavcheva, R.; Poterov, G.; Dragolov, M.; Darlenski, R.; Hristakieva, E.Date:2025Abstract:PURPOSE. To evaluate serum zinc (Zn) concentration in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) andits association with various demographic and clinical characteristics. METHODS. A single-centercase-control study included 80 adults (40 HS patients and 40 age-and sex-matched controls)at the Bulgarian HS Expert Centre. HS ...Library:
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Title:TRENDS IN USE OF RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Author:Georgieva, E.; Ermenlieva, N.; Stamova, S.; Varlyakov, K.; Teneva, P.Date:2025Abstract:INTRODUCTION:Laboratory diagnostics worldwide is changing daily. Digitizing it by introducing sensors and new rapid diagnostic tests plays an important role in protecting public health. There is still a lack of widespread use of these types of sensors and tests in Bulgaria. The aim of this study was to establish the level of awareness ...Library:
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Title:EFFECTS OF AGE, SEX, AND BODY CONDITION ON ECTOPARASITIC INSECT INFESTATION IN DOMESTIC GOATS
Author:Nizamov, N.Date:2025Abstract:PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the influence of sex, age, and body condition on the prevalence and intensity of ectoparasitic infestations in goats, focusing on lice and fleas, and to identify significant associations between these factors. METHODS:The study was conducted on 4,599 goats examined between May 2018and ...Library:
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Title:POLOXAMER 407-INDUCED CHRONIC HYPERLIPIDEMIA IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH DISORDERS OF BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS
Author:Dzhelebov, P.; Trifonova, K.Date:2025Abstract:PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of chronic poloxamer 407 treatment on some parameters of lipid and glucose metabolism in a rat experimental model and to test the potential of this treatment to induce a condition similar to diabetes type 2. METHODS: The following parameters of lipid and glucose metabolism ...Library:
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Title:DETERMINING THE MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FRANKFURTERS
Author:Strateva, M.; Stratev, D.Date:2025Abstract:PURPOSE:Processed meat products in the form of various sausages are very popular worldwide. One of the most widely consumed processed meat products are frankfurters. The aim of the study was to apply a histological method to differentiate variouscomponents in the composition of frankfurtersby describing their morphological ...Library:
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Title:APPLYING THE BORG'S RATINGS OF PERCEIVED EXERTION SCALE TO ASSESS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN ONLINE UNIVERSITY LEARNING
Author:Angelova, P.; Ignatova, D.Date:2024Abstract:Physical education and sports lecturers should evaluate the impact of physical exercises proposed for implementation in the home environment. The use of self-report scales for the degree of physical exertion is a valuable tool for objectivity and tracking the physical effort exerted by students. The Borg Scale ...Library:
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Title:EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' MOTIVATION FOR LEARNING DURING THEIR UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Author:Angelova, I.Date:2024Abstract:This article examines students' attitudes towards their future profession, which is a key factor in achieving the ultimate learning goals. The aimis to explore students' motivation which influences the formation of their personal and professional orientation. The work uses the methodology“Motivation for university study” proposed ...Library:
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Title:Physical development and quality of life in students
Author:Dimchev, M.Date:2024Abstract:Physical health refers to the well-being of the physical body and is defined as the optimal functioning of its constituent parts (cells, tissues, organs and systems) and harmonious interaction between them, contributing to normal structural-functional characteristics and adaptability of the organism, good physical performance and ...Library:
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Title:NEW ASPECTS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER VETERINARY EDUCATION
Author:Yarkov, D.; Bozhkov, Iv.; Todorov, Z.Date:2024Abstract:In 2023the Faculty of Veterinary Medicinemarked its centennialanniversary since itsestablishment asthe first of its kind in Bulgaria. In the year 2024,the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)also celebrated globally a centennial anniversary since its formation as the OIEin 1924, whenGermany and Bulgaria participated asits co-founders.With ...Library:
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Title:TYPE 2 DIABETESMELLITUS, RECURRENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
Author:Petkov, Y.Date:2024Abstract:There are gender differences in the comorbidity of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and type 2 diabetes, according to several studies. New research reveals that insulin and insulin signalling are connected to neurotransmission of several significant neurotransmitters,as well as neuro-modulation and neuroprotection, ...Library:
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Title:MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER, TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND INFLAMMATION
Author:Petkov, Y.Date:2024Abstract:Inflammation may play a key role in the pathogenesis of both depression and type 2 diabetes. However, elevated levels of circulating IL-6 are an independent predictor of type 2 diabetes and are thought to occurwith the development of insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction.There is no evidence linking IL-6 to ...Library:
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Title:NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF DREAMING - A REVIEW
Author:Hristova, P.; Penchev Georgiev, Iv.Date:2024Abstract:The main purpose of this review paper is to summarize and analyze the current information of the essenceof dreams as an important part of the normal sleep and neurophysiological mechanisms of their regulation. Described in details are the dreaming in NREM and REM sleeping periods and the role of mesocorticolimbic dopamine ...Library:
Title:PROPRIOCEPTIVE TRAINING FOLLOWING ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION
Author:Taneva-Georgieva, N.Date:2024Abstract:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficiency of proprioceptive training in patients after ACL reconstruction surgery. Thestudycohortcomprised35 patientswitharthroscopicpatellar tendon reconstruction. Thepatientsbegantheirkinesiotherapyfromthemaximumprotectionphasetocompleterestorationoflowerextremityfunctionandpre-traumatic ...Library:
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Title:MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOMETRICAL DESCRIPTION OF LINOGNATHUS STENOPSIS BURMEISTER, 1838 AND BOVICOLA CAPRAE GURLT, 1843 FOUND IN GOATS
Author:Nizamov, N.Date:2024Abstract:PURPOSE: The current studywas performed to present a morphological and biometrical description of the sucking louse Linognathus stenopsisBurmeister, 1838 (Anoplura: Linognathidae) and the chewing louse Bovicola capraeGurlt, 1843 (Ischnocera: Bovicolidae) found in goats. METHODS:A total of 100 male and 100 female lice of each species ...Library:
Title:CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS, NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND SAFETY OF CROCODILE MEAT
Author:Fasulkova, R.; Strateva, M.; Stratev, D.Date:2024Abstract:Inthe last few years, the European Union has reported increased imports of fresh, chilled or frozen meat, including crocodile meat. Industry has been developingand has invested largely in its efforts to improve quality and increase meat yield by innovatingits methods of farming, feeding and carcass processing. The ...Library: